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Disordered sleep and painful diabetic neuropathy

Pain symptoms from PDN can disrupt sleep, and disordered sleep can exacerbate pain. Learn about promising treatments for disordered sleep in people with PDN and the efficacy of treatments in improving pain and/or sleep quality.

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YKL-40 linked to GI cancer risk in type 2 diabetes

Raised YKL-40 levels are associated with an increased risk for obesity-related and gastrointestinal cancers, particularly liver cancer, in people with type 2 diabetes.

Skin infection or lymphoma in a woman with type 2 diabetes?

Cutaneous lymphoma should be considered in patients with long-standing, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and chronic non-healing skin lesions. In this case, primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma was misdiagnosed as a skin infection.

The threat of childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is a growing global health concern, but how should obesity be defined and measured in children, and how does it impact health in the short and long term?

Clinical use of polygenic scores in type 2 diabetes

Explore the clinical potential of type 2 diabetes-related PGSs for risk prediction and screening of type 2 diabetes and its comorbidities and risk stratification, with attention to their global applicability.

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Keynote series | Spotlight on managing health in obesity

Obesity is a major contributor to cardiorenal metabolic disease, but its impact extends throughout the body. Understand how obesity can affect other organ systems and impact treatment, and whether weight-loss measures improve outcomes.

Prof. Eva L. Feldman
Prof. Jonette Keri
Developed by: Springer Medicine
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Using CGM to optimize type 2 diabetes management with non-intensive insulin treatment in primary care

With the growing importance of primary care in diabetes, this podcast discusses the evidence on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use, the role of primary healthcare, and practical tips for interpreting the ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) report. 

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Prof. Samuel Seidu
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Case Studies

Skin infection or lymphoma in a woman with type 2 diabetes?

Cutaneous lymphoma should be considered in patients with long-standing, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and chronic non-healing skin lesions. In this case, primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma was misdiagnosed as a skin infection.

Colonic ischemia associated with a GLP-1 RA

Although it seems to be a rare complication, there should be a high index of suspicion for colonic ischemia in patients taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist who present with abdominal pain.

Non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia and sarcoma

NICTH was diagnosed in a man with pelvic sarcoma. Severe hypoglycemia did not respond to standard treatments but had a partial response to rhGH and angioembolization of the tumor.

At a glance: The STEP trials

A round-up of the STEP phase 3 clinical trials evaluating semaglutide for weight loss in people with overweight or obesity.

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Current Reviews

Linking Hyperuricemia to Cancer: Emerging Evidence on Risk and Progression

Metabolic diseases posed a significant global burden in 2021, with reported cases including 226 million individuals with hypertension, 129 million with obesity, 88 million with hypercholesterolemia, 75 million with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) …

Managing diabetic cardiomyopathy without drugs

Treating cardiac dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy remains challenging. Without useful drug therapies, are exercise and dietary strategies the best way to manage cardiac outcomes in DCM patients?

Dose-dependent effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on C-reactive protein concentrations in cardiometabolic disorders: a dose–response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

C-reactive protein (CRP) has been shown to be one of the top biomarkers for predicting future primary and secondary cardiovascular events and is one of the most studied biomarkers (Arroyo-Espliguero et al. 2021 ; van Holten et al. 2013 ). The …

Applications of generative adversarial networks in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of ophthalmic diseases

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into ophthalmology has the potential to revolutionize ocular disease diagnosis, management, and treatment; to facilitate earlier, more effective interventions; and to enhance patient clinical …

Episode 10: Disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes

Reducing the burden of type 1 diabetes

Despite many recent advances in its management, type 1 diabetes remains a burden for those living with the condition.

Prof. Chantal Mathieu explains the progress being made with disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes and how it has the potential to transform the current treatment landscape.

Prof. Chantal Mathieu
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CME & eLearning

Videos | Case Scenarios | Infographics (Link opens in a new window)

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Refine the application of CGM technology in primary care to enhance the management of type 2 diabetes. Benefit from key updates and experiential learning using CGM devices, and practice your clinical decision-making skills.

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  • Abbott
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Vodcasts | Case Scenarios (Link opens in a new window)

Expert guidance on the multidisciplinary approach to identifying and managing chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes, plus patient scenarios to assist your decision-making and put the latest clinical guidelines into context.

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  • Novo Nordisk A/S
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News | Expert Reviews | Cases (Link opens in a new window)

Treating children with hormone disorders is complex and requires tailored management. To help you provide the most effective care, we deliver resources covering adrenal, thyroid, pituitary, growth, and puberty disorders, obesity, and diabetes.

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  • Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Further Reading

Testosterone Therapy in Older Men: Present and Future Considerations

Testosterone is the classical male anabolic hormone, involved in sexual development, virilisation and regulation of body composition in adult men. Organic disease involving the hypothalamus, pituitary or testes may interfere with endogenous …

GLP- 1R status using validated monoclonal antibody in 689 cases of neuroendocrine neoplasm and its correlation with somatostatin receptor scintigraphy, insulin production, and histological grades

Radiolabeled glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP- 1) analog scintigraphy is a new, high-sensitivity imaging method for detecting small insulinomas. Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy (SRS) is an established method for detecting gastroenteropancreatic …

One-Year Outcomes of SADI-S in Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and BMI < 35 kg/m2: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

The incidence of diabetes is increasing annually alongside the rapid development of the social economy. As a chronic disease that significantly impacts human health, diabetes and its complications not only reduce the quality of life and require …

Hyperglycemia and kidney outcomes in critically ill children and young adults on continuous kidney replacement therapy

Hyperglycemia is common in critically ill children and adults [ 1 – 3 ] as is acute kidney injury (AKI) [ 4 ]. There is a bidirectional relationship between the pathogenesis of altered glucose metabolism and AKI, as aberrant glucose metabolism …

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Disordered sleep and painful diabetic neuropathy

Pain symptoms from PDN can disrupt sleep, and disordered sleep can exacerbate pain. Learn about promising treatments for disordered sleep in people with PDN and the efficacy of treatments in improving pain and/or sleep quality.

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Disordered sleep and painful diabetic neuropathy

Pain symptoms from PDN can disrupt sleep, and disordered sleep can exacerbate pain. Learn about promising treatments for disordered sleep in people with PDN and the efficacy of treatments in improving pain and/or sleep quality.

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